E-Flite Viper Buyer's Guide - Model AV8R Channel

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

***What's up everybody! Right now the Viper 90 is on pre-black Friday sale for $100 off! Sale ends 11/21/24. That is a smoking deal. Link to both Horizon and Tower in the description...or right here!*** Viper 90 - www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=953aec29-878e-4306-b620-2df85883455e&website_id=8dba204c-b65e-4b7f-95c3-89346f512d7c&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fproduct%2Fviper-90mm-edf-jet-bnf-basic-with-as3x-and-safe-select%2FEFL17750.html

[@its_generik]

I'm a simple man. I see a new AV8R video, I click.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Ha ha! Thanks man!

[@jcb6713]

a great look at the options 😎👍👍

[@TwoBrosRC]

The 90, hands down. Easily the best jet HH has ever sold.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Best sport jet for sure. Very impressed with it.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Great video Adam, this a great video for people who cannot decide what Viper to get. 👍🏻

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Chris!

[@patrick1188]

Great lineup to progress through, get them while they're affordable.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Yep!

[@jollyroger2226]

Very informative - excellent 'air show' display. The AV8R team packed quite a lot into not too long of a video !

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks! We try to cram as much in as we can in a reasonable amount of time, so we can get to the flying, lol.

[@IansRCExploits]

A great review of the Vipers on offer from E-flite Adam and Heidi, the problem now is I want them all 🤣😂

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Ian! I know that feeling...

[@HciContractor]

Nice job, Adam! I really enjoyed that… I want that 90! Thanks again

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it! Dude, that 90...

[@FarmerFpv]

Your content never disappoints Adam. You are one heck of a pilot and a wealth of information when it comes to RC planes. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on how to do some of your 3D maneuvers. I feel if anyone can explain them the best it would be you. I have been trying to do the crankshaft with the E-Flite UMX Timber X like you did and I have been trying for over a month. I can do it with my bigger 3D planes but I can't do it with my UMX Timber X. Thanks again for the upload. I can now fall asleep dreaming I can fly like Adam. lol

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man! Lol, don't dream about me bro. LMAO! Anyway man, have you moved the ball link in to the closest hole to the surface on the rudder and elevator? That will increase the throw and help a lot. We may be able to get to a video like that at some point. In the mean time have I recommended a channel called bonedoc1 to you yet? His videos are older, but they are still the best 3D instruction on YT in my opinion. I learned a lot from him when I started flying 3D.

[@FarmerFpv]

@@ModelAV8RChannel No you have not recommended him. I will check him out. Sounds awesome. I did move the links to the inside hole on the control surfaces, That helped. I was finally able to pull it off from left to right. Now I'm practicing the other direction. I'm always overthinking things. Lol. Thanks again, Adam. I'll go check out those 3D videos. Much appreciated. Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Awesome man, glad you pulled it off! That is an aggressive little UMX. My buddy Dustin and I finally nuked mine acting the fool with it, lol. Enjoy your weekend as well man!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Adam fantastic Eflite Viper family comparison review and flying. Heidi your videos are amazing. Zoom zoom zoom X3. Jeff in LA USA.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Jeff, We appreciate the kind words!

[@SteffenRC]

Great comparison.. I can see getting all three, but for me the Viper 90 would be the crown jewel.. Thanks for sharing this video..

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Will! I'd have to agree with you on the Viper 90!

[@M4rkmcc21]

Shame HH dont look after their UK and rest of the world customers with these mega deals im always reading Americans buying their planes with. I have had loads of HH planes but their lack of spares and US only discounts/supply of certain planes makes me think twice about every purchase. However Adam, a great, well thought out and thorough presentation of the 3 choices of Vipers. 🍻

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks for the kind words! The reasons affect everyone really. The complexities involved in international shipping, different tax regulations (like VAT), potential customs delays, and the need to adapt marketing strategies to suit specific markets make it much less cost effective for any company. By the same token, I'm not eligible to get the same sale prices you get if I order from a UK based company.

[@purcellrcaviationchannel]

Massively thorough and in-depth review of the lineup, Adam! Being ever the pragmatist, I'd choose the 64mm version... having recently contracted EDF-itis 😳🙃 Great filming by Heidi, as always!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Gina! I think you'd really enjoy the 64! With the thrust reverse...you could stop it on your runway.

[@davidsnyder238]

Great demo of all tge Vipers Adam. Having flown all of them and having built the Blackhorse 120mm I have yet to have a viper I didn't like. Personally I prefer the larger ones, that being said the smaller ones are economical and a ton of fun. The Viper airframe is simply fantastic. Great buyers guide my friend!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks my friend, glad you enjoyed it! I love the Vipers too.

[@AL-RCjunkie]

Kudos for doing this video, Adam. I'm starting to get the EDF itch. And the Viper series has started looking like a pretty good scratch option. Now that Spektrum offers those Smart Pro Air series 120c 4s and 6s packs, in different mAH sizes than their typical size options. The pack choices and flying options for these jets are tempting as Hell. Thanks for this resource, Bro. 👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks brother Al! Yes sir, the Vipers are a great series. Excellent sport jets.

[@Bellairvideo]

Love the series Adam. I wish the sale was on ‘Downunder’ i still fly & love the original Viper by E-Flight ( purchased in LA when released) it flies so well.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks for the kind words Noel! Vipers are awesome...

[@SlowFlyer85]

Adam Great review and Heidi awesome video recording Adam you know I have the Viper 70 and flew it with help from Billy the club president we buddy box it and it handle great now that my surgery done can't wait to solo. Keep the great video review coming 😊😊😊👍👍👍👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Glad you're enjoying the Viper! It is a wonderful plane. Enjoy it my friend!

[@jj3692]

👌nice

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ironmover5800]

What viper is right for me ……? All of them ! Had the 70 liked it, have the 90 love it , now seeing you fly the 64 …..probably gonna have to get it

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

I hear you, they are all great! That 64 is a fun one.

[@AL-RCjunkie]

I can see myself arriving at that answer, too. Now, how do I convince my wife that I only bought one and it just kept multiplying? 👍

[@samcrow1071]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@VTOL1973]

So I have a 64 mm which is one of my best flyer, scale or accro but every time I land that thing on the runway no matter how smooth it’s she starts to oscillate once the nose gear make contact and the oscillation increases till it actually launch itself and stall … Belly landing are as smooth as they can be and most of the time the fins stay on but I just can’t land it on a hard runway ( short grass is fine no issue ) it always start to oscillate with 1” bounce then 6” bounce then 2’ bounce and stall lol Not much happens beside nose gear bent and nose coming off, both take a second to fix but it doesn’t look good at all lol Coming in fast, slow whatever, my 70 FMS doesn’t do that at all and your 64 doesn’t as well, a bit confused here I try tail heavy, nose heavy, right cg, always start the deadly oscillation…. Just wondering what’s wrong with my landing or maybe the nose gear as I mentioned this doesn’t happen with my other Vipers or Jets in general unless I really mess up and hit nose first but that’s an other issue

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

I get nice landings by using the throttle for the touch downs. Just smoothly backing off the throttle until the wheels touch. Jeff in LA USA.

[@VTOL1973]

@@JeffinLowerAlabamausually the throttle works sweet for most jet but this one keep bouncing out of nowhere literally almost like those LA air pump show car 😂😂😂

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

It is all about technique. This is a very light jet, so if you don't flare it all the way to a stall upon touchdown, then when the nose comes down (when you're landing too fast) it bounces and raises the nose, that angle of attack makes it go flying again...the first bounce, then it stalls because you're at idle power, and you come down hard again and it just keeps bouncing. Once you're that far behind it, there is no getting it back. This is a form of pilot induced oscillation. The key is an extended flare...hold it off as long as it will let you, then when it touches down, it will stay there. If your first bounce is a big one...don't try to save it...full power and smoothly go around.

[@VTOL1973]

@@ModelAV8RChannelI have no issue doing so with my other jets and they just roll without any sort of even nose bounce but this one right there I can keep the nose use for 10’ after the main touch down and even if I m about 3” with the nose as soon as the wheel touch the ground it bounce back lol I’ll try to make a video next time at the field

[@feelgooddany]

Have the BNF 64/70 or 90's as3x? Have they the frontwheel gyro ?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Yes, they all have the potential to as AS3X+ has a nose wheel gyro. You have to put the nose wheel steering in its own RX slot, so with the 64 you could do it straight away. With the 70 and 90 you'd need to install an 8 ch AS3X+ RX.